Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Today's comics on Spike Milligan: the godfather of alternative comedy
He was the shellshocked genius who channelled his anarchic brilliance into The Goon Show. Ian Hislop and Nick Newman explain why they've written a play about Spike Milligan - while comedians remember a legend.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th January 2022Nish Kumar: Your Power, Your Control review
An account of a terrible gig opens 'a silly window' on The Mash Report comic's mental health and the rise of nativism.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 25th January 2022Bill Bailey: En Route To Normal review
Tree snails, Coldplay and the current cabinet all get the full Bailey treatment in a zinging performance.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th December 2021Liz Kingsman and the comic skewering the 'messy women genre'
Chaotic life, lots of sex, little sense of purpose ... the Anglo-Aussie's hilarious takedown of Fleabag and the booming 'messy-woman genre' was halted by Covid. Now, after a year and a half of worry, it's finally back.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th December 2021Inside No 9: An Evening with Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith review
The comedy writers behind one of the BBC's most successful series perform an entertaining, behind-the-scenes double act.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th December 2021Nina Conti: The Dating Show review
Aided by audience volunteers, the fleet-footed comic balances several difficult tricks at the same time before a finale set in an erotic fire station.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th December 2021Meet Megan Stalter
Not just any comedian, but one of the hottest in the US right now - and in Britain, where her maiden run, at London's Soho theatre this month, has already sold out.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 26th November 2021Luisa Omielan: God Is A Woman review
The comic's swaggering take on religion is ebullient before a handbrake-turn brings emotional candour too.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd November 2021Rob Brydon review
Croons and lampoons from the affable uncle of showbiz.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th November 2021Bridget Christie: Who Am I? review
The stand-up's rich and playful show about the menopause combines ingenious silliness with campaigning ferocity.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th November 2021